Retail Waste Management Solutions
This page is about how you can manage waste quickly and safely in your retail business, keep aisles clutter-free, and give customers a cleaner shopping experience.
How to reduce retail waste
Whether you run a small boutique or a large grocery store, you deal with waste every day.
It stacks up fast, storage space is often tight, and overflowing bins drain time and money.
Mil-tek’s back-of-house waste solutions put you back in control: free up floor space, reduce collections, and make waste management work for you!
✅ Get a free retail site audit → Talk to a Mil-tek consultant
✅ See balers for all types of waste → Browse our solutions
Sustainable retail starts back-of-house
Waste happens when you and your team unpack deliveries, fill up shelves, restock storerooms etc.
Without the right system, waste quickly builds up in back rooms and aisles, creating a cluttered, cramped workspace.
Staff lose valuable time breaking down boxes and hauling waste outside, where it often sits in plain sight until pickup.
📌 Every extra trip to manage waste is time off the shop floor, and time away from your customers.
Optimize retail waste management with space-saving balers
Balers for retail allow your staff to compact waste instantly, right where it’s created. No more piles of cardboard or plastic waiting to be dealt with.
Fewer bin trips and less clutter result in a cleaner, more efficient workspace. Staff will spend less time on waste and more time with customers.
Mil-tek balers are:
- Designed to fit tight back rooms, stock areas, and delivery zones common in retail.
- Easy to place at key waste points in-store to keep workflows efficient and safe.
Waste Management Solutions for Retail
Book a free in-store waste audit to learn how to cut disposal costs and reclaim stockroom space.
Or explore our range of balers below, designed to tackle the cardboard, plastic, and general waste streams that pile up behind every check-out:
Cardboard recycling in retail and plastic waste solutions
Efficient cardboard recycling and plastic waste management are essential for modern retail operations.
Our pneumatic balers run quietly without disturbing your workspace, compacting the following materials 85-90%:
- Cardboard boxes
- Shipping cartons
- Pallet wrap
- Shrink wrap
- Plastic product packaging
Etc.
Find models for cardboard and plastic below:
A102 Vertical Baler
Usage:
Cardboard & Plastic
Power:
Pneumatic, 2,5 tonnes pressing force
Key Attributes:
- • Up to 100 kg bales
- • 90 % compaction
- • 0.45m² footprint
- • Ergonomic working height
A205 Vertical Baler
Usage:
Cardboard & Plastic
Power:
Pneumatic, 2,5 tonnes pressing force
Key Attributes:
- • Up to 120 kg bales
- • 90 % compaction
- • 0.45 m² footprint
- • Adjustable bale size
A406 Vertical Baler
Usage:
Cardboard & Plastic
Power:
Pneumatic, 8 tonnes pressing force
Key Attributes:
- • Up to 225 kg bales
- • 90 % compaction
- • 1 m² footprint
- • Wide chamber for larger materials
Watch this video!
Discover how supermarket balers are saving this store time every day
They’re using the A406!
Don’t let waste pile up in your stockrooms or back-of-house areas!
Book a free site survey with Mil-tek and let our experts help you find the ideal waste solution for your retail store.
Mixed waste compaction in retail? No problem!
Retail operations generate a steady stream of mixed or general black bag waste, from staff areas, packaging leftovers, and daily activities.
Unlike recyclables such as cardboard or plastic, general waste often ends up in costly mixed bins that require frequent collection.
The XP200S is a powerful retail waste compactor that reduces general waste volume by up to 90%. It helps lower collection costs, free up floor space, and keep your workspace clean and organized.
Keep waste handling safe and simple for rotating staff
In retail, waste is handled by many different employees – store associates, logistics staff, cleaners – often with limited time or training. That’s why Mil-tek machines are designed with:
- Intuitive controls and minimal training time
- Quiet operation for indoor use
- Safe, oil-free pneumatic technology
Mil-tek also offers full on-site training, user guides, and video tutorials, so your team knows how to operate equipment safely and effectively from day one.
Retail Waste-Management FAQ
1.What are the main waste types generated in a retail store?
Cardboard, soft plastics, food/organic waste, general (mixed) waste are most common types.
Why should retailers segregate waste instead of using a single mixed bin?
Proper segregation cuts disposal costs, prevents contamination fines, and maximises recycling rebates on materials like cardboard and plastics. Find a smart segregation system here.
How can equipment like balers or compactors help my store?
Balers compress cardboard or plastic by up to 90 %, freeing stockroom space, reducing collection frequency, and saving staff time.
How quickly can a baler pay for itself in a retail setting?
Many retailers see payback within 12–24 months thanks to lower collection fees, recycling rebates, and reduced labour spent on waste handling.
What quick wins can a retailer implement today?
Place clearly labelled bins at high-traffic points, train staff on correct sorting, schedule a waste audit, and consider a small baler for cardboard to see immediate savings.
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